In one of his most memorable roles, Gene Wilder received a Golden Globe nomination as eccentric candyman Willy Wonka in the first, and still best, screen adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's book from 1971. Wilder is amply supported by the dazzling production design of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas, and industrial-sized confections, as well as the effervescent, Oscar-nominated Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley musical score. After winning a behind-the-scenes tour of Wonka's magical factory, the impoverished protagonist, Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), discovers Wonka's sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart.